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How Did Lefties Become Known as 'Southpaws'?

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From the worlds of politics, professional baseball and old-time boxing came a term still in use today to describe someone who has a left-handed predilection.

The Maillard Reaction and the Science of Browning Foods

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The Maillard reaction is the scientific process that makes your steak (and other foods) taste and smell delicious. So, how does that work? We'll explain.

Why Your Hair Is Tougher Than Razor Blades

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You think stainless steel is a strong metal. So would it surprise you to learn it can't hold an edge when it comes to your hair?

Sitting Is Not the New Smoking. Not By a Long Shot

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HowStuffWorks looks at a report debunking the claim that excessive sitting is just as bad for you as smoking.

Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman

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The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?

Do Dogs Know They're Being Photographed?

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Do dogs know when they're being photographed? HowStuffWorks looks into the anecdotal evidence on this one.

Why do some cultures believe you shouldn't sleep with your feet toward the door?

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In many cultures, it's considered vital that you don't sleep with your feet toward the door. Find out why.

Col. Mustard and CLUE Get New Bathroom in Design Contest

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The rooms in the Tudor-style mansion on the CLUE game board haven't changed in 70 years. Until now. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the new bathroom.

Scientists Say: Hey, Hikers, Stop Stacking Rocks!

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It may seem cool to stack rocks for fun or artistic purposes but moving rocks may inadvertently threaten small mammals and insects and contribute to soil erosion.

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